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"In almost every message to our staff, I talk about our doing sacred work," says Dr. Laura Meyers, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington. "This confirms the sacredness of the work we do."
Before the ceremony kicked off, religious leaders gathered upstairs for their own prayer circle, led by Rabbi Michael Namath. The program director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism called upon their obligation to the world to "make it whole and holy."
Rabbi Namath spoke of the belief in Jewish tradition that making healthful decisions about one's body is a way to honor God.
"May the ones who bless our ancestors bring healing on all in need," said Namath in prayer after reciting Hebrew. "God, let your spirit rest upon these caregivers, who serve as instruments of your hands."
Dr. Serina Floyd, the medical director at Planned Parenthood described how "patients express shame, guilt, or fear about how God will perceive them. Having an abortion does not make you unlovable in God's eyes," she said. "Now I can tell patients that this is a blessed space."
Hindu priests Venkatesh Vadhyar and Bragadeesh Balasubramanian of Sri Bhaktha Anjaneya Temple in Frederick chanted a mantra, which Balasubramanian explained "gives a good vibration to the building and anyone who comes in will be healed soon."
To cap off the ceremony, people wrote what they needed to get rid of on a stone, which they tossed and replaced with another stone that had a word of blessing—like courage or peace—on it. "Allow yourself to be blessed as you put it under the water and take it with you," said Christine Wiley, as the group sang "This Little Light of Mine" together.
originally posted by: daryllyn
Planned parenthood does a lot more than abortions, in fact, abortions are the least of what they do.
Cancer screenings, STD testing, woman specific healthcare, help in spacing pregnancies, referrals to other services, etc.
Dr. Serina Floyd, the medical director at Planned Parenthood described how "patients express shame, guilt, or fear about how God will perceive them. Having an abortion does not make you unlovable in God's eyes," she said. "Now I can tell patients that this is a blessed space."
Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ 23Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness.’
Dr. Serina Floyd, the medical director at Planned Parenthood described how "patients express shame, guilt, or fear about how God will perceive them. Having an abortion does not make you unlovable in God's eyes," she said. "Now I can tell patients that this is a blessed space."
originally posted by: daryllyn
Planned parenthood does a lot more than abortions, in fact, abortions are the least of what they do.
Cancer screenings, STD testing, woman specific healthcare, help in spacing pregnancies, referrals to other services, etc.